

Daily Thunder Podcast
Eric Ludy + Nathan Johnson
With a passionate heart for Christian discipleship, the majesty and centrality of Jesus Christ, and the life-changing power of the Gospel, the Daily Thunder podcast is a daily teaching series from the Bible to exhort, equip, and encourage Christians down the Narrow Way of the Cross. Taught by Eric Ludy, Nathan Johnson, and other guests – now you can have a little of the Ellerslie Discipleship boom, grit, and oomph thundering daily in your earbuds.
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Sep 25, 2023 • 49min
1049: The Unwanted Life // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 36 (Eric Ludy)
This is the thirty-sixth installment in Eric's epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, he explores the American mindset towards the unwanted and inconvenient by using Lee Harvey Oswald as a symbol of the American desire to eradicate that which disturbs our status quo. This particular message set us up to better understand a monumental court case in 1973 in which the right to eliminate a different sort of "unwanted life" was in question.------------For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/

Sep 22, 2023 • 1h 6min
1048: Red, White, and Kablooie // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 35 (Eric Ludy)
This is the thirty-fifth installment in Eric's epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, he uncovers the federal governments attempts to rescue America from its downward social and moral spiral in the sixties. Unfortunately, America's “noble" efforts at maintaining the status quo read like an exposé of Satan’s ancient tactics to deceive the nations.------------For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/

Sep 21, 2023 • 43min
1047: Immanuel (God With Us) // Behold Our God 26 (Nathan Johnson)
Our God is with us! This incredible truth should be a bedrock for our faith—we do not have a distant God, we have a God who is near, intimate, relational, and given us everything we need for life and godliness. In this study, Nathan examines the name “Immanuel” (Emmanuel) and discusses three amazing realities for what it means for God to be with us. ------------For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/

Sep 19, 2023 • 49min
1046: Go’el (Redeemer) // Behold Our God 25 (Nathan Johnson)
Throughout Scripture, God is called the Redeemer of Israel—the One who rescues, purchases, and ransoms His people. This climaxes in the New Testament as we see Jesus, the Redeemer, laying down His life to save humanity from sin and death. In this study, Nathan examines the concept of redemption throughout Scripture and how it leads us to see the majesty of Jesus Christ and His work upon the cross. May we, like Job, declare, “I know that my Redeemer lives …”------------For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/

Sep 18, 2023 • 52min
1045: Princeton vs. Agnes Scott // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 34 (Eric Ludy)
This is the thirty-fourth installment in Eric's epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, he showcases an unusual event in 1966 which boasted David and Goliath significance—the little women’s college, Agnes Scott, defeated the powerhouse all-men’s university Princeton in the GE College Bowl.------------For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/

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Sep 15, 2023 • 1h 7min
1044: The Cuban Missile Crisis // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 33 (Eric Ludy)
Eric Ludy, podcast host who covers the history of America from 1914 to 1974, explores the Cuban Missile Crisis and President Kennedy's decision-making process. Personal accounts and reflections on the crisis, youth rebellion, and the importance of leadership in shaping the world are also discussed.

Sep 14, 2023 • 45min
1043: The Ancient of Days // Behold Our God 24 (Nathan Johnson)
God is called the “Ancient of Days” in the book of Daniel. This seemingly abstract name showcases God’s timeless nature, His infinite wisdom, and His righteous judgment. In this study, we explore Daniel 7 and examine the nature of God, how Revelation reveals Jesus as the Ancient of Days, and three ways we should respond to Him in light of this wondrous name.------------For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/

Sep 13, 2023 • 45min
1042: Self-Protection vs. Sacrificial Love // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 32 (Leslie Ludy)
Leslie Ludy is the special guest for this thirty-second installment in Eric Ludy’s epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, Leslie pays tribute to Lilian Trasher, the American who gave up everything to serve God in Egypt. Lilian died in 1961, and her example of sacrificial love stands out in the past century as one of the great marvels of God's working in and through the lives of willing vessels. ------------For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/

Sep 12, 2023 • 59min
1041: Jehovah Sabaoth (The Lord of Hosts) // Behold Our God 23 (Nathan Johnson)
As Jehovah Sabaoth (Tsebaoth), our God is not only a warrior Himself, but He is also the commander of armies (Lord of Hosts). This name of God speaks of His military power and strength, and how He is absolute, sufficient, and superior to all else. In this study, Nathan examines this powerful name and gives three ways we should respond to the truth that Jesus is Lord of Hosts.------------For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/

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Sep 11, 2023 • 59min
1040: Hoover's New Boss // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 31 (Eric Ludy)
This is the thirty-first installment in Eric's epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, he dives into the meteoric rise of Bobby Kennedy to the position of Attorney General of the United States in late 1960. As a thirty-five year old, Bobby became the boss of the most legendary and intimidating man in Washington--The seventy-year-old J. Edgar Hoover--Director of the FBI. Sparks flew when Bobby stepped into this position, and the comical relationship that unfolded between these two men supplies us as Christians today with an amazing peek into the inner workings of our own relationship with spiritual change and growth. ------------For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/


